About this property

A magnificent Cape Dutch-style country house from the 1920s, set within meticulously landscaped gardens and grounds of about 31.5 acres under 30 miles from Central London.

Unparalleled, luxury, living near the conservation village of Penn. A secluded idyll amongst outstanding grounds, under 30 miles from Central London, an elegant retreat that tells a story.

Set in splendid isolation with views encompassing its own grounds, The Danes is a most exceptional family house near the conservation village of Penn. Access to London is easy, with a mainline station into Marylebone, under half an hour from nearby Beaconsfield. The historical property was built as a wedding gift to a South African bride in 1920s. The property was later billeted to the army during the Second World War and, more recently, been subject to an extensive renovation. This has created a stunning 7,400 sqft private family residence, including replacing the historic electricity and plumbing systems and meticulously crafting the beautifully appointed interiors. Leading to front page features in Architectural Digest in Italy and Russia. With only six owners since its construction, the property has been a much-loved family house by all who have had the immense privilege to live here. The newly thatched house has a wealth of character and the added benefit of being unlisted, with many sympathetic changes having been made with the utmost comfort and style in mind. Immaculately appointed for entertaining, yet still functioning perfectly as a family house, the property is amazingly versatile and offers four formal reception rooms and five en suite bedrooms, with a separate two-bedroom cottage for staff or visiting guests.

Outside
In the 2010s the vendors purchased much of the surrounding land, creating a country estate of nearly 32 acres. The house has incredible views over its own gardens and woodland, with no other houses in sight and only the sound of the birds and other abundant wildlife to break the silence. The formal gardens extend to about 10 acres and were designed by James Alexander-Sinclair an RHS vice-president and judge, featuring in many magazines including House & Garden. The gardens include wildflower meadows, a tennis court, formal planting, woodland, a stable yard of 6 boxes and grass paddocks, walks that link up with the Chiltern Way and a number of country pubs, and a wide variety of trees including 2,000 new saplings planted in 2019. Part of the agricultural land is currently tenanted and is used for the small-scale commercial growing of organic flowers, further details can be provided on request.

Situation
The Danes is a most exceptional family house near the conservation village of Penn. Access to London is easy, with a mainline station into Marylebone, under half an hour from nearby Beaconsfield.
Families will also appreciate the proximity to such excellent schools as Godstowe, Wycombe Abbey and RGS High Wycombe.

Additional information

• 5 Bedrooms
• 6 Bathrooms
• 2 Dressing Rooms
• Dining Room
• Sitting Room
• Library
• Drawing Room
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Boot Room
• Pantry

Key information

Council Tax Band: H

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate